UCCE Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra

You have seen us at the County Fair! You may have even attended one of our FREE Food Preserving classes. Master Food Preservers are agents of the University of California and work through the UC Cooperative Extension to educate the community on the safe practices of food preservation, including pickling, making cheeses, sausages, preserves and much more.

This website is designed to help you find information about food safety and information about your local Master Food Preservers.

Canning on Smooth Cooktops

Master Food Preservers are frequently asked about canning on smooth cooktop stoves. It depends on the manufacturer's recommendation. Get more information from the National Center for Home Food Preservation about preserving on smooth cooktop stoves.

Youth Class

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Have a Question for the Master Food Preservers

Call the Master Food Preserver Hotline: (530) 621-5506. If you have a food safety or preservation question, please call and leave a message. We will be happy to return your call. Or send a question through the email or fill out the online information request form.